Overview
Production Planner wanted to support a UK-based engineering and manufacturing specialist in Warwick on a 6-7 month FTC basis, paying in the region of £30,000 - £38,000 per annum.
Location: Leamington Spa
Contract: up to June 2026
Hours: Monday - Thursday and Friday 08:00am - 1:30pm
Join a specialist team as a Production Planner! This is your opportunity to join a UK-based engineering and manufacturing specialist in their commitment to serve premium automotive, motorsport and advanced engineering sectors by delivering highly complex projects. The organisation collaborates with clients to engineer bespoke, production-ready solutions from concept through to delivery.
Responsibilities
* Plan and schedule production to meet customer orders, forecasted demand, and business priorities.
* Coordinate material availability with purchasing and suppliers to ensure everything is ready when production needs it.
* Monitor capacity and workloads, balancing resources and optimising efficiency across the shop floor.
* Manage production orders from start to finish, tracking progress and resolving issues that could affect delivery.
* Work closely with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and quality teams to keep plans on track and resolve problems quickly.
* Track key metrics such as on-time delivery, lead times, and stock levels, providing updates and insights to the wider team.
* Drive continuous improvement, identifying ways to streamline processes, reduce waste, and boost planning accuracy.
* Utilise ERP/MRP systems (such as MRPEasy, SAP or Oracle) to manage schedules, materials, and data accurately.
Qualifications
* Experience in production planning and coordinating materials to support manufacturing operations.
* Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (e.g., MRPEasy, SAP, Oracle) and data-driven planning.
* Ability to work cross-functionally with manufacturing, procurement, logistics and quality teams.
* Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
* An opportunity to join an employee-focused company
* Salary in the region of £30,000 - £38,000 pa
* Permanent opportunities available for those who demonstrate strong company values
* 25-28 days annual leave (plus Christmas shutdown)
* Day shift hours: Monday - Thursday and Friday 08:00am - 1:30pm
Interested in hearing more? For more information on the Production Planner role, please apply today with a copy of your CV and a member of the Apex Team will be in touch.
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